Abstract—Waste management has been an increasingly common practice in industries and laboratories for teaching and research across the country. Although some of these units have demonstrated interest in meeting the standards of biosafety, much still needs to be done to address the environmental issues and develope renewable technologies. The Pharmaceutical Department of UFPE has several laboratories, including research and extension groups whose activities, while of a heterogeneous nature, are directly linked to the use of chemical substances, production of medicines and other pharmaceuticals. The present work aimed to implement measures comprising a Chemical Waste Management Plan in the major chemical waste producing laboratories of that department, suggesting adjustments in physical structure, internal procedures, management of substances and educational activities. There are indications that these units will soon submit plans to conform to a Chemical Waste Management Program, still non-existent in the institution.